Recall Z-0652-2024— Abiomed, Inc.

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Abiomed, Inc., initiated 2023-11-07. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K192769. Product: Abiomed Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 13cm&25cm, Sterile Part of Pump Set (0048-0040, 0048-0045, 1000080)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3046. Reason: Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis.

Recalling firm
Abiomed, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2023-11-07
Firm location
Danvers, MA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Abiomed Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 13cm&25cm, Sterile Part of Pump Set (0048-0040, 0048-0045, 1000080)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3046

Reason for recall

Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis

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